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Module title: TV Scripted Production
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: LMD09157
Module leader: Damien Swarbrick
School School of Arts and Creative Industries
Subject area group: Screen and Performance
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

On this module you will further develop your understanding of contemporary television production in scripted formats. You will research and analyse the different approaches and styles of filming for location and/or studio based scripted production. Working in groups you will investigate, identify and practise the production techniques that are used in these programmes. Content in this module will be practice and workshop-led and will require you to collaborate together to devise, research and produce a completed piece of work. An enhanced level of production content and quality will be expected with a clear progression from TV Non-scripted Production and TV Scriptwriting; and this will involve higher competencies, skills and professional rigour. Each group will allocate specific roles and responsibilities to each individual member of the team. You will therefore be producing a Role Production Portfolio which will detail your role in the production and include all the relevant paperwork associated with that role in the project: i.e. research; treatments, scripts, camera scripts, design drawings, risk assessments, schedules and call sheets, music clearances etc.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Apply knowledge and understanding of the genres and formats of scripted production in contemporary television and of the diverse approaches across a range of different channels and new media.

LO2: Formulate and document a plan of production relevant to your specialist role within the team that will demonstrate your research skills in content development and role production management.

LO3: Contribute effectively in a specialist role, making effective use of enhanced technical & production skills as part of a team to execute the production of a pilot or short form programme.

LO4: Critically reflect on your contribution to the production process of the short or pilot and across the module, situating it within the context of global broadcasting and creative industries.

LO5: Critically evaluate scripted production, demonstrating informed, concise and articulate writing skills.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
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Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Damien Swarbrick
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 18 Weekly lectures and screenings designed to guide the development of your productions. These sessions will provide valuable insights, practical knowledge, and inspiration, helping you refine your project while deepening your understanding of key concepts and techniques relevant to your production work.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 26 Practical workshops in camera, sound, and directing, tailored to focus on your specific role in the final production. These sessions will provide hands-on experience and technical skills, allowing you to enhance your expertise and apply these techniques directly to your responsibilities within the production process.
Online Guided independent study 156 Guided independent study, which includes participation in production meetings and the development and production of the final programme. This will provide you with the opportunity to work independently while receiving direction and support, allowing you to refine your project and contribute effectively to the final production.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Practical 60 1~2~3 Week 13 HOURS= 10 Minutes You will engage in a practice-based production, where you will be assessed on the specific role(s) you undertake—such as Director, Producer, Camera Operator, Sound Technician, Editor, First Assistant Director, or Script Supervisor—within the programme productions. Your ability to work collaboratively and contribute effectively as part of a team will also form a key part of the evaluation.
Reflective Log 20 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period , WORDS= 2000 words You will compose a reflective log, written in the first person, that connects theoretical concepts with practical experiences. Reflect on your specialist role within the project and discuss your learning journey throughout the module, including insights gained, challenges encountered, and how theory informed your practice.
Portfolio 20 1~2~3 Exam Period , WORDS= 1500 words Prepare a comprehensive Production Role Portfolio that includes all documentation relevant to your specific role. This may encompass materials such as research notes, templates, scripts, camera scripts, shot lists, mood boards, storyboards, design drawings, risk assessments, sound maps, production schedules, call sheets, music clearance forms, meeting minutes, and any other pertinent paperwork that reflects your responsibilities and contributions to the production.
Component 1 subtotal: 60
Component 2 subtotal: 40
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
LMD09157 TV Scripted Production
 

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